Axial neck or low-back pain that worsens with extension or twisting often comes from the facet joints. At University Pain Consultants — with offices in Riverside, Corona, Menifee, Temecula, Hemet, and San Bernardino — we use fluoroscopy-guided facet joint injections and medial branch blocks to diagnose and treat facet-related pain, and to decide whether radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is the next step.
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Offices: Riverside · Corona · Menifee · Temecula · Hemet · San Bernardino
Insurance-based care: University Pain Consultants accepts most major insurance plans at all six locations. Coverage for procedures depends on your plan and medical necessity; our staff verifies benefits before your procedure when possible. Cash-pay regenerative options (PRP, ketamine, and related therapies) are separate at upcregenmed.com (Riverside & Menifee).
Who this is for
- Neck or low-back pain thought to come from the facet joints
- Pain with extension, rotation, or prolonged standing
- Patients considering RFA who need diagnostic confirmation first
Who may not be a good candidate
- Active infection or unsafe medical risk
- Pain primarily from nerve-root compression better treated with epidural approaches
Facet injection vs medial branch block (plain language)
Facet joint injections place medication into or near the joint. Medial branch blocks numb the tiny nerves that carry pain from the facet joints — often used as a diagnostic test before RFA. Your physician chooses based on your exam and imaging, at whichever UPC location you visit.
What to expect
- Evaluation and imaging review
- Fluoroscopy-guided injection or medial branch block
- We carefully track your pain response afterward — that response guides next steps
Six University Pain Consultants locations
We provide this care across Riverside, Corona, Menifee, Temecula, Hemet, and San Bernardino, CA — one practice, six offices.
- Riverside — 6900 Brockton Ave. #203, Riverside, CA 92506
- Corona — 2083 Compton Ave. #104, Corona, CA 92881
- Menifee — 27990 Sherman Road, Menifee, CA 92585
- Temecula — 27450 Ynez Road #202, Temecula, CA 92591
- Hemet — 3989 West Stetson Ave. #102, Hemet, CA 92545
- San Bernardino — 164 West Hospitality Lane #5, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Also serving nearby communities including Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Perris, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Norco, Eastvale, Redlands, Rialto, Colton, Fontana, and Yucaipa.
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FAQ
Are these available at all six locations?
Yes. Call 951-784-7111 to book Riverside, Corona, Menifee, Temecula, Hemet, or San Bernardino.
Is this a permanent fix?
Diagnostic blocks are temporary by design. If they confirm facet-mediated pain, RFA may offer longer relief.
Insurance?
Often covered when medically necessary; we verify benefits when possible.
Ask about facet injections or medial branch blocks
Call 951-784-7111 · Choose your location
Offices: Riverside · Corona · Menifee · Temecula · Hemet · San Bernardino
Educational information only — not personal medical advice. Individual results and risks vary. Ask your physician whether this treatment is appropriate for you.
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